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Uploaded by on Sep 7, 2008

CUTTING A LEFT HAND THREAD ON A LATHE

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  • Im just an amateur on this stuff, basically I can turn down some rod etc but I cant make threads, when ever I try to cut a thread I cross cut the thread on the second and third pass and basically make a mess. Any tips on what I'm doing wrong?

    Thanks

  • The simplest way is to leave the lead screw engaged & reverse the lathe.

    Loads of info on the net

  • @doubleboost

    THIS IS TRUE ONLY IF YOU HAVE A GEARED HEAD LATHE. IF IT IS BELT DRIVEN, THERE IS TOO MUCH PLAY AND THREAD LEAD WILL NOT PICK UP EXACTLY AND YOU WILL CROSS THREAD WHEN YOU CHANBE DIRECTIONS.

  • @alpho52

    You still have to back the tool off or it will spoil the thread you never have a belt drive between the spindle and lead screw lol

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  • @doubleboost look at the videos by tubalcaine.

  • @simiweld Thanks mate i will keep that in mind, i havnt had the chance after all these months but any info is great when i get around to doing it.

  • @toranacar The biggest problem with I.D. threading is boring bar deflection. If you keep advancing the cut when you have a lot of deflection it will eventually dig. Use as large of a boring bar as possible and take a second or third cut at the same dimension if the cutter is still producing chips at that dimension due to deflection

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  • Thank you

    Im trying to make an acme thread/lead screw and nut 8 tpi left hand thread.

  • how does that cutting tool work?

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